Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Naperville, IL

...My career includes four years working a tutoring Center Director for students ages 4-15 in reading, writing, mathematics, and study skills. For eight years I worked in private homes supporting the learning needs of each child for both their school work and individual tutoring to catch up, keep up, and get ahead. I hold a B.A. from DePaul University and M.A. from Northwestern University with an emphasis on social sciences and human development. By drawing...

...deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of...

...love history, sociology and at one time considered going to law school. After traveling to nearly 24 countries and living abroad for some time, I decided instead to do an MBA. Since my MBA I have been working in Data and Analytics field and love to play with cutting edge AI products. My tutoring expertise range from Math and Quantitative subjects like Economics to Business and Finance. I also have solid writing skills and am...

...Science in Biomedical Science and am working towards my Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree for 2024. Someday, I hope to practice a field of medicine that allows me to help individuals with disabilities, such as neurology. Along with my practice, I hope to teach medical students, passing down important values for future generations of healthcare providers. Tutoring through Varsity Tutors will allow me to engage with students of all levels, in preparation for my future...

...and reading and mostly having fun with my mom! This childhood of mine has shaped my teaching philosophy immensely. As I grew up, I realized not everyone has the same background. I began volunteering with my mom when I was in elementary school. I loved helping out at Special Olympics and working with students who had various disabilities. Once I was in high school, I continued volunteering and started to use my knowledge of the...

...of Chicago. I attended Stuyvesant High School in New York City and am incredibly excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors! As a current student who grew up attending multiple test prep institutions, I've had the privilege of receiving outside help and assistance on my schoolwork subjects. Now, I'm ready to continue my academic journey by spreading my knowledge to students who are in the same position that I was in just a few...

...a personalized approach works best and work with each student's strengths to find the best strategies. I also have experience with subject tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school students. If a student is behind or struggling in class, I'll help him or her gain a solid understanding of the material. I truly enjoy helping students reach their academic and testing goals, and I provide an approach tailored to each student's learning style.... I believe that...

...I want the chance to help people, and do something that could make them happy. It is this reason that I decided to study Political Science and Latin America & Latino Studies in the Pre-Law track at the University of Illinois-Chicago. I have the opportunity to help individuals with their needs and what they want to see be changed in the world around them. This is also why I enjoy tutoring because students want to...

...that have influenced my love for learning. My high school Chemistry teacher was a great educator, as well as a spiritual mentor. My Junior and Senior English teacher helped me go from an average writer to one who truly loves to write (which is good because my graduate program requires a lot of it). Most of all, my mother, a 30+ high school and elementary teacher has constantly kept learning and education in my life...

...degree. Therefore, my science foundation is strong. I have also had my bachelors in chemistry and biology, which solidifies my math and science background. I am eager to spread my knowledge and get challenged by students to stay up to date with current curriculum. My teaching style is individualized per student, depending on what works with them. I constantly refer to books myself, or to internet for up to date information, so that the student...

...and I enjoy tutoring chemistry and biology because explanations in these fields involve telling a good story about why weirdly different things are actually the same thing. My teaching philosophy is founded on being a good listener: I cannot help you learn something new unless you can tell me what you already know, so I am ready to listen to you. Outside of academia, I'm into woodworking, other arts and crafts, exploring my city, and...

...I learned that not everyone learns the same way. Education is very personal and the younger students I taught had their own way of picking up concepts. It was something I had to learn in the process. Generally, I feel like this made me a better student because when working in groups, we need to understand each others dynamic and how we take in information. Knowing this ultimately leads to a more successful project. I...

...I am presenting, especially if a point is unclear. This not only helps my students to gain a complete understanding, but it also drives me to improve how I explain a concept. My passion for being a tutor comes from my family. I am the oldest son in a family of four children and took great pride helping my younger siblings with their homework while I was in high school. In my free time, I...

...to help students excel on Standardized Exams so they can pursue their higher education goals. I direct my tutoring towards identifying students' learning methods and catering to those to establish continued engagement in doing so, I hope to foster a love of learning similar to mine. Outside of tutoring and school, I enjoy reading and believe that reading consistently is the key to succeeding in writing and preforming well on Standardized Exams. My love for...

...from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in New York and my M.S. in Environmental Systems (Engineering) from The University of California- Merced. I tutor all ages and sub-topics within the realm of science, as well as middle school math. I have experience working with students of varying abilities and I'm skilled at assessing needs, deficiencies, and meeting students where they're at. Being in academia for the majority of my life, I know...

...to adults. My teaching approach is to gently guide the student toward discovery and understanding of concepts through modeling, breaking down the process into steps, lots of practice -- and fun breaks when needed! I have found that taking a few minutes to tap into a different area of intelligence can be the perfect refresher that will allay frustration and power up learning. What interests you outside of academia? Oftentimes, clients choose a tutor because...

...and encourage students to ask questions and think for themselves. Although I will not provide answers or a quick and simple fix, I will provide students with guidance and encouragement as they work through problems and learn to apply familiar concepts to unfamiliar situations. I also believe strongly in teaching "to the student," and therefore adapt my teaching to fit each individual's needs and learning styles. By pinpointing and addressing students' weaknesses and creating a...

My key to good teaching is simplicity. Also, a lot of guided practice, then, independent in the real world.

...city. I have been in education 12 years. I have been married for 10 years, have two children and a fish. My favorite hobbies are cooking, traveling and reading. I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential. My teaching philosophy is preparing the next generation for the future. I think learning should be engaging and fun and enjoy finding new creative ways to teach students. I look forward to working with you.

...my students the importance of the critical thinking and logical reasoning skills obtained from the study of mathematics, as well as the many applications of math and the inherent beauty of the subject. I strongly believe that education is crucial in order for society to advance, which is a large part of why I chose a career in education. In my spare time, I enjoy playing classical piano, taking in the natural beauty of the...